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USA reWiring Question

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  • 13-11-2006 7:21pm
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    bombidol
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    Quick question. Got a small light but its got a USA plug, is it possible to rewire to an Irish style plug without burning the gaff down?


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    Gurgle
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    bombidol wrote:
    Quick question. Got a small light but its got a USA plug, is it possible to rewire to an Irish style plug without burning the gaff down?
    You'll have to change the bulb too.
    As long as theres nothing else in there, (e.g. a transformer) it should be fine then.


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    Sparky
    Registered Users Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    Yeah you can install a 3 pin plugtop on it, but and a big BUT, make sure that the fitting and/or the bulb is rated for 240 50hz use, because when you blug it in the bulb (if not transformed) is going to glow very bright for 1 second and blow, or if the unit has a transformer is either going to burnout, or blow the safety fuse inside it.

    Come back with a bit more info and we can help you.

    Really if its a case of the unit being just a bulb, all you have to do is replace the bulb with a 230v rated bulb.


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    bombidol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,638 ✭✭✭bombidol


    its not a bog standard light

    1009A.jpg


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    Gurgle
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    Ah, thats probably not a standard light.
    Time to take it apart and see how it works :)


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    John mac
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    plug it in for a laugh :D










    (only kidding DONT!)


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    Sparky
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    bombidol, is there any labels on it anywhere.
    At a guess, I'd say there is a transformer in that, or if it's using an 8watt red flourscent tube, there is more than likely a ballast in there and probably not rated for 230v.

    Nice light btw!


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    John mac
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    Just saw one similar on e bay Item number: 230052791084 says its rated for either 110 or 220!


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    byte
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    byte


    If it can only handle 110v, it'd probably be best to buy a voltage converter for it.


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    ZENER
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    If it's really special to you it may be possible to just replace the ballast with one from a 230V emergency light fitting. I could probably get one for you if you want to take this route.

    The choke/ballast may be frequency specific so might not last long at 50 Hz.

    Let me know.

    ZEN


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    Guy:Incognito
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    http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/C/M10002.html?id=qUCpybmW

    There you go.:D


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    bombidol
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    very weird. I plugged it into my step down adapter and it worked, then i unplugged it and plugged it back in, now nothing! not a peep out of it. I have a feeling the bulb is knackered. going looking for another one this weekend


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    Sparky
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    Any update on this bombidol?


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